The Union Ministry of Environment and Forests has accepted a state government proposal to exclude 165 hectares from the eco-sensitive zone (ESZ) around the Sanjay Gandhi National Park at Borivali, Mumbai effectively paving the way for construction of the car-shed for the Metro-III at Aarey Colony.
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Tag: Union Ministry of Environment and Forests
Govt to take up issue of Vizhinjam Port in Oct
The issue of environment clearance to the multi-crore Vizhinjam seaport in Kerala is to come up before the Expert Appraisal Committee (EAC) of the Union Ministry of Environment and Forests (MoEF) in October. Last month, the Kerala government had submitted the Environment Impact Assessment (EIA) report to the Ministry.
Vizhinjam port in Kerala: MoEF to decide on EIA report
The Union Ministry of Environment and ForestsÂ’ (MoEF) Expert Appraisal Committee (EAC) will take up for review of the report of Environment Impact Assessment (EIA) on the Vizhinjam seaport project in Kerala. The Kerala government had submitted the Environment Impact Assessment report and related documents in August for obtaining environment clearance for the project.
MoEF nod to Navi Mumbai airport
A panel of the Union Ministry of Environment and Forests (MoEF) has given the 'green signal' for the Navi Mumbai international airport project. With this, Mumbai may finally get its new airport now.
NHAI to withdraw case against Ministry
The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) is to withdraw its case filed against the Union Ministry of Environment and Forests (MoEF) in the Supreme Court. NHAI, seeking relaxations in green norms for road projects, had filed the case against the Union Ministry of Environment and Forests.
NHAI to withdraw case against Ministry
The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) is to withdraw its case filed against the Union Ministry of Environment and Forests (MoEF) in the Supreme Court. NHAI, seeking relaxations in green norms for road projects, had filed the case against the Union Ministry of Environment and Forests.
Residents to meet MoEF over Pedder Road flyover work
In Mumbai, Pedder Road Residents Association has sought a meeting with the Union Ministry of Environment and Forests (MoEF), which recently gave environmental clearance to the Pedder Road flyover project in Mumbai. The Union's act follows when the Maharashtra State Road Development Corporation (MSRDC) invited bids for construction of the stalled Pedder Road flyover. The project has been facing resistance from the local residents.

